04-07-2025
Cockermouth MRT called out to Kirk Fell following report of person dead at summit
COCKERMOUTH Mountain Rescue Team were called to an incident after a group of walkers had found a person lying unresponsive and without a pulse on the summit of Kirk Fell.
The incident occurred on Sunday, June 29, and due to the nature of the issue, a full callout was needed.
The full Team was called out, making its way down Ennerdale Valley in vehicles before ascending Kirk Fell via Baysoar Slack.
On Facebook, Cockermouth MRT said: "On arrival it was clear that the individual was sadly deceased.
"First on scene ensured the walkers who had found the casualty were ok. The Team then packaged the casualty on a stretcher and transported them back to the vehicles at Black Sail.
"Our thanks go to the walkers who looked after the individual until we arrived, and the Team's thoughts go out to the individual and their family."
